Luke 9:59

Free Bible Version

He told another man, “Follow me.” But the man replied, “Master, first let me go home and bury my father.”

Cross References

1 Kings 19:20

Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me go and kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on home,” Elijah replied. “I've never done anything for you.”

Haggai 1:2

The Lord Almighty says this: the people say, “This isn't the proper time to rebuild the Lord's house.”

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If you want to be a follower of mine, you must deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me.

Matthew 6:33

Seek his kingdom first, and his way of living right, and everything will be given to you.

Matthew 9:9

As Jesus moved on from there he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth. Jesus called to him, “Follow me!” He got up, and followed Jesus.

Luke 9:60

“Let the dead bury their own dead,” Jesus replied. “You go and proclaim God's kingdom.”